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Mall worker, 22, dies in Kumamoto explosion after being ordered to return inside to secure sales money

Two women were killed in a mall explosion in Japan after being ordered back inside to secure sales money.

By · Published August 5, 2026  13:50 UTC · Updated August 6, 2026  01:44 UTC

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Two women died in an explosion at an Aeon mall in Kumamoto, Japan. The women, aged 22 and 23, were instructed by their employer to return inside the mall to secure sales money. The blast occurred during recovery efforts following an earthquake.

The explosion happened as Japan's prime minister toured quake-hit sites in southern Japan. The recovery efforts are being hampered by soaring temperatures. The prime minister's visit comes amid cleanup operations in intense heat.

The blast occurred in Kumamoto. The prime minister's visit to the quake-hit sites is part of broader recovery efforts.

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What caused the explosion at the Aeon mall in Kumamoto?

The cause of the explosion is not yet specified in coverage.

How many people died in the explosion?

Two women died in the explosion.

What was the prime minister doing in southern Japan?

The prime minister was touring quake-hit sites as part of recovery efforts.

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